"Jambite" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Jambites [plural]
Etymology: From JAMB + -ite. Etymology templates: {{af|en|JAMB|-ite}} JAMB + -ite Head templates: {{en-noun}} Jambite (plural Jambites)
  1. (Nigeria) A first-year student at university; freshman. Tags: Nigeria Categories (topical): Education Synonyms: jambite

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Alternative forms

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